Bait
“... The Door's Open ... Come On In!”
Synopsis
A man looking for his fortune in a mine decides to tempt his partner with his much younger wife. The goal? To catch them "in the act" and kill him without consequence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel W. Taylor, Mark Lowell
- Original Score
- Václav Divina
- Original Title
- Bait
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Hugo Haas Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Haas
Samuel W. Taylor, Mark Lowell
Václav Divina
Eddie Fitzgerald
Robert S. Eisen
Hugo Haas
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Haas
Director
Samuel W. Taylor
Writer
Hugo Haas
Producer
Václav Divina
Original Music Composer
Eddie Fitzgerald
Director of Photography
Robert S. Eisen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bait about?
A man looking for his fortune in a mine decides to tempt his partner with his much younger wife. The goal? To catch them "in the act" and kill him without consequence.
Who directed Bait?
Bait was directed by Hugo Haas.
Who stars in Bait?
The principal cast of Bait includes Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, John Agar, Emmett Lynn, Bruno VeSota.
When was Bait released and how long is it?
Bait was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Bait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bait was composed by Václav Divina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bait?
Bait holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).